Arthur Acencion Castillo

Arthur was born May 26, 1949, in Santa Ana to Juan and Elvira Castillo. At an early age he moved to Trona with his parents and siblings.

Arthur attended the local schools in Trona, and upon graduation he enrolled in Bakersfield College before being inducted into the Armed Forces in June 1969. He served a tour of duty in Vietnam from Nov. 22, 1969, to July 23, 1970. He was honorably discharged on June 17, 1971, at the rank of sergeant, Army-AUS AMEDS, and was the recipient of several medals including two Purple Hearts.